Report Created: September 2024
Two collocated QuantAQ MODULAIR air quality monitoring sensors were installed at a monitoring site in East Hartford, Connecticut to evaluate its performance tracking gas, particulate and meteorology data over a year long time frame. Hourly data for O3, NO2, PM2.5, PM10, temperature and relative humidity were compared to reference monitors located at the same site. The full downloadable dataset used is located here Download CSV.
Sensor Details
QuantAQ Specifications
| Possible Configuration | Evaluated Configuration | Cost | Data Access | Power Supply | Considerations | Reference Monitors Compared |
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Particulates: PM1, PM2.5, PM10
Gases: NO, NO2, O3, CO Meteorology: WS/WD, Temp, RH |
Particulates: PM2.5, PM10 Gases: O3, NO2 Meteorology: Temp, RH |
Sensor: $4,500.00 Sonic Anemometer: $950.00 Solar Power System: $495.00 Cloud Service: $500.00 per device & year |
Web Interface, API, SD Card | Standard 5V, 2A USB-C connection (connect to solar or battery) |
Time Resolution: 5 minute to 1 hour intervals Dimensions: 11.04” x 9.04” x 5.72” Weight: 2.72 kg |
O3: Teledyne N400 NO2: Teledyne T500U PM2.5 & PM10: Teledyne API T640X Temp & RH: AutoMet 580 |
Setup
Timeseries Comparison
QuantAQ hourly data for O3, NO2, PM2.5, PM10, temperature and relative humidity were compared by quarter to reference values (Q1: January-March, Q2: April-June, Q3: July-September, Q4: October-December).